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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time,12m FTC

VetPartners


Job Location:

Bury - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 32000 - 32000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Looking for a role that offers variety while fitting around your commitments
Were excited to welcome an RCVS-registered Small Animal Vet to join our thriving friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.


About Us

We are a RCVS-accredited two-site small animal practice based in Bury and Bolton with a 24-hour A&E hospital in Bury. Our caseload is diverse fast-paced and highly rewarding offering excellent exposure to both routine and emergency cases.


Youll be supported by a fantastic experienced team:

  • 14 Vets (including several certificate holders)
  • 20 RVNs Student Nurses & Animal Care Assistants
  • 13 dedicated support colleagues


Our hospital is fully equipped with:

  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory

Providing everything you need to deliver gold-standard patient care.


The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position perfect for a vet seeking a balanced workload without out-of-hours commitments or sole charge responsibilities.

The role will involve general veterinary duties including consultations and inpatient/ward care with the option to undertake occasional surgical days. Surgical work is entirely optional making this equally suitable for candidates who prefer a consult-only focus.

As part of a practice that provides out-of-hours services to local member clinics youll have exposure to a diverse and engaging caseloadideal for maintaining and developing your clinical expertise.

** Salary up to 32000 (64000 FTE) dependent on experience **


Working Pattern

  • Part-time: 20 hours per week
  • 2 days per week: Wednesday either Thursday or Friday
  • Shift patterns:
  • 8:00am 6:30pm
  • 10:00am 8:30pm
    (Flexible working options available including possible school hours for the right candidate)
  • 1 weekend in 6
  • 8:00am 7:00pm or 10:00am 8:00pm
  • Paid in addition to salary
  • No OOH!
  • No sole charge!


Were looking for an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon who:

  • Has built good initial experience and confidence in routine consultations and pet well-being
  • If interested in joining the surgical rota must be confident in routine surgical procedures
  • Hasexcellent communication skills
  • Demonstratesempathy and compassion
  • Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment

**We are happy to support any specialist interests.


As part of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
  • 1750 CPD Allowance per annum
  • Health Cash Plan offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • My Perks offers discounts and cashback on shopping travel entertainment and much more
  • CPD/training support
  • Company sick pay

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.


Ready to take the next step in a role that works for you
Apply today and become part of a passionate and supportive veterinary team.


For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:

Sarah Cunningham Practice Manager -


Required Experience:

Contract


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